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Hi all.

I am currently in the process of setting up a ventrillo server for SPACE only (for the time being) for every server in SWG. I want your feedback, Idea's, feelings and input on what will make it "work" for you.

Please keep in mind that unless you have a valid reason for NOT wanting something listed below, the following is unchangable and should only be expanded upon for the betterment of the coming free system.

1) Is "Ventrillo" the Absolute way to go or should options like "teamspeak" be looked at as well? I must admit, having used both, I do prefer Ventrillo.

2) There will be multiple rooms. A main room for every server's general Space (JTL) area and the Kessel and DeepSpace rooms. Should there be more? Less? Why?

3) Options for users to create small, private channels for missions, Sorties..etc. Should this be limited in number and/or priority?

4) Admins. We all know we have our share of Short Bus escapees in this game. How should that be controlled and moderated?

5) Help channels. Something missing in this game since release has been a help channel. Lord knows the CSR's in this game are for crap, so lets take care of each other. What I would really like to see is a channel where people can ask questions and get oral walkthroughs for crafting, grinding, missions..etc.

Is this something you would currently (or as a n00b) would/wouldhave utilized or do you see this as something needed?

Again, this will be a free service for you. It WILL happen within the next month, but until it is balanced your current and "release" input will be valued.

So please, let me hear your thoughts on this. If your interested in helping by being a future server admin, please let me know in PM.

2,000 years ago, when God made an ass speak it was a miracle.
Today, it would be a miracle if you could get one to shut up.
~Pastor James Vernon McGee

This is usually the killer....

How much bandwidth do you have available for your server?

Is it going to be public?

Ventrilo and Teamspeak are both good servers.

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Thanks for your quick reply (especially considering the hour).

As per public, good question. Yes and No.

While anyone can join the ventrillo server thats on JTL, in order to maintain any sort of discipline "in the ranks" I am thinking of having a webforum (maybe on one of my existing sites) for people to sign up to first. In this way, once they sign up on the site, they have to register with the same username on ventrillo. If they turn out to be a moron, they can easily be removed then (the cms I use is E107) by IP. Generally (I've noticed) once someone is banned once, even if they remake a name and come back..they generally wont do it twice.

Unless it is maliscious.. in which case the entire IP Range can be banned effectively as a last resort to permanently block them.

So yes, Public Access.. protected for the "Youngins" sake.

Bandwidth isn't an Issue as I run a few servers. Right now my bandwidth is about 1.5 TeraBytes per month to give you an idea as to how much I can handle.

2,000 years ago, when God made an ass speak it was a miracle.
Today, it would be a miracle if you could get one to shut up.
~Pastor James Vernon McGee

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I was actually thinking the same thing, so there will probably be a server running for sunrunner beginning... maybe as early as tonight. (time allowing).

I will have to do a few things first for it to happen, but no later than tomorow there will be one galaxy being served. What i see for it right now in how it will look for rooms:

Sunrunner1

|____________Space Chat(Imperial)

|____________Space Chat(Rebel)

|_________HelpRoom

Sunrunner2

|____________Space Chat(Imperial)

|____________Space Chat (Rebel)

|_________HelpRoom

Sunrunner3

|____________Space Chat(Imperial)

|____________Space Chat(Rebel)

|_________HelpRoom

Sunrunner PVP

|____________Sunrunner Kessel(Imperial)

|____________Sunrunner Kessel(Rebel)

|_________DeepSpace(Imperial)

|_________DeepSpace(Rebel)

As you see, it is easily expandable in this format. It also keep the channels clear between factions for combat effectiveness purpouses. Depending on traffic during the testing phases, I'll add rooms for a general char for those wanting to gather groups or what not to get into space..etc. Perhaps even a "Wanted" channel for people to request new ships, etc from shipwrights (HOWEVER! Shipwrights CANNOT spam oral sales pitches as in cnet..etc. they can only reply to a request)

2,000 years ago, when God made an ass speak it was a miracle.
Today, it would be a miracle if you could get one to shut up.
~Pastor James Vernon McGee

2,000 years ago, when God made an ass speak it was a miracle.
Today, it would be a miracle if you could get one to shut up.
~Pastor James Vernon McGee

Focus changed to the Bria server. Sunrunner participants dont seem to want this.

2,000 years ago, when God made an ass speak it was a miracle.
Today, it would be a miracle if you could get one to shut up.
~Pastor James Vernon McGee

OK slight adjustment:

Was unable to get this done last night due to family reasons (Never have children). But in a way i think it is kinda good cause I am planning on tweaking the plan a bit.

Instead of general voice channels for space divided by faction, I think having Combat wings set up is the way to go here. follow:

Say we have... 30 people on a server for each faction that want to do this. having 6 combat wings with 5 planes each, each with their own patrol schedule and their own commander.

In this idea, rebels and imperials will both have the ability to have their wing commanders set up various tactical groups ( ie; 1 A Wing, 2 X Wing, 1 B Wing and one heavy per wing) to be a mutlirole unit that could essentially be self sufficient in taking down any opposing force wings.

Wing commanders could then work with other wings to set up raids on say ISD's etc or just run patrol missions knowing full well an Imperial Wing will be there patrolling as well.

In the very least this could balance out the lack of Imperial players because most playing this go up looking for dog fights and if it is organised in a manner like this, it could help the feel of the GCW a bit (imho).

2,000 years ago, when God made an ass speak it was a miracle.
Today, it would be a miracle if you could get one to shut up.
~Pastor James Vernon McGee

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OK, thats a good Idea: So here is how it can look then...

Sunrunner:

|_________Deepspace

| |________General Rebel

| |________General Imperial

| |________Rebel Wings

| | |______Alpha Wing

| | |______Bravo Wing (etc.)

| |________Imperial Wings

| |______Alpha Wing

| |______Bravo Wing (etc)

|____Corellian System(etc)

|______General Rebel

|______General Imperial

Neuts can join either depending on who hires them..etc.

2,000 years ago, when God made an ass speak it was a miracle.
Today, it would be a miracle if you could get one to shut up.
~Pastor James Vernon McGee